News: Spring 2010 Posted Thursdays: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, ...and weekly until the migration is complete!
	News Alert: Disaster in Angangueo: February 8, 2010 After extreme rainfall in central Mexico, a disastrous flood struck the mountain town of Angangueo, Michoacan. This little town—which is located at the center of the monarch butterfly overwintering region—sustained extensive material damage and even human loss. Please watch for further news about how to send disaster relief to our friends in Angangueo and the surrounding communities.
	Monarch Butterfly Migration Update: February 4, 2010 Welcome to Journey North's 17th season! Three months ago, the first monarchs reached their winter home in Mexico after a long, fall migration. How many monarchs made it to Mexico — and how are the butterflies doing? This week, explore the population data scientists have just collected. Find out how scientists measure the size of the monarch population and what the data means for conservation. Photo: Dr. Lincoln Brower, Sweet Briar College
	Welcome to Journey North's spring monarch migration season! Starts February 4, 2010 Winter: We begin each year while the monarchs are still at the overwintering sites, deep in central Mexico. The monarch’s story of survival during the winter months in Mexico is as spectacular as their incredible migration. During the first weeks, we’ll look at the monarch’s winter habitat and their adaptations for survival. Spring: Get ready to track the migration! The monarchs head north in March. Find out how to report your sightings and track the migration on real-time migration maps.
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